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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,036.61, 39,054.88 and 6,315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,036.61, 39,054.88 and 6,315.15 is: 9,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,036.61 : 39,054.88 = 6,315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,036.61/39,054.88 = 6,315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,036.61x = 39,054.88 × 6,315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,036.61x = 246,637,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,637,425.43/26,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.72

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